Museums wishing to apply as FULL members of ICMM should send by email, to the Secretary General at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , a letter of application, on museum stationery and signed by the museum's director or a board member. The letter should set out details about the museum, its collections, governance, staff, size, visitor numbers and background. Attach supporting documents as necessary. The application will be considered by the ICMM Executive Council and, if approved, ratified by the ICMM General Assembly at the next biennial congress. Membership fees are payable after an application is accepted. The Secretary General can answer any questions an applicant may have about the membership process.

Individuals wishing to join ICMM as an ASSOCIATE member should send a letter by email to the Secretary General at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it setting out their interest and association with maritime museums. On confirmation of membership, the membership fee is payable.

Please note that ASSOCIATE membership is not available to institutions, or to individuals representing maritime museums. All institutions should apply for FULL membership.

ICMM MEMBERSHIP FEES

A new membership fee structure was introduced at the ICMM 2011 Congress General Assembly.

Full details of the new membership fee structure, and when it applies, can be downloaded here. Membership fee payment online via Paypal will be introduced during 2013 and full details will be available on the website when the service is available.